Behavior Analysis Support Services - Gainesville East
Speech Therapy, ABA Therapy, Early Intervention
Address: 1000 NE 16th Ave, Suite D
| Gainesville, FL
32601
Rating: 5.00
(2 reviews)
Insurances:
Aetna,
Cigna,
Humana,
Medicaid,
Tricare,
UnitedHealthcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
In-home,
In-school,
In-clinic,
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About Behavior Analysis Support Services - Gainesville East
Our mission is to guide our children to achieve their developmental potential through providing best in class, individualized ABA therapy service in a caring and safe, yet fun way. We know first-hand the challenges of ASD and the rewards of helping a child succeed, and we’re here to help.
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
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1000 NE 16th Ave, Suite D,FL,32601
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(877) 823-4283
info@behavioralsupports.com
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I remember coming here when I was a kid and this was very life changing for me I made some autistic friends and also friends with the workers there I dont remember their names but I know one is like a tall lady with black long hair. This brings back so many memories.
Emily_TheGamer14
17 September 2023
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My son is three years old and has been in ABA therapy for only six months. This place has changed his life ... and the lives of everyone who loves him. The science of behavior analysis paired with caring loving brilliant ABA professionals BCBAs and RBTs has brought him from nonverbal and unable to communicate to a babbling machine and able to use American Sign Language ASL for his basic wants and needs. Before ABA therapy he was super frustrated not being able to speakcommunicate and now he is back to my happy little boy who joyfully signs his wantsneeds. Never once has his team tried to change who he is nor have they tried to force eye contact or stop stimming behaviors. They meet him where he is every single day and work to make his life better. I am so grateful to all of the staff at BASS We are looking forward to continuing our sons care here. We are super excited that they are offering Speech Therapy Services at this location as well. My son started about a week ago and he is making more and more verbalization my little babbling machine. We are looking forward to the future.Thank you BASS staff
Josh.Tricia Lashley
17 March 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Speech therapy is almost always recommended for autistic children since many people with autism have difficulty with social communication. Even if a child is very verbal and says a lot of words, they might need to work on communication skills like:
responding to questions
starting or ending conversation
changing conversation topics
using gestures like pointing
understanding other people's body language
Speech therapy is a big focus in early intervention for autistic children and is usually the starting place for recently diagnosed kids. There is a critical period in the brain for language development and so, it's really important to teach language and communication skills as early as possible, especially if there are any delays in that area. Your child will learn effective ways to communicate which will help them grow into more independent and confident individuals.
It might be obvious when a child struggles with speaking —they are very quiet, say only a few words, or don't speak at all.
Spot speech and language delays like a doctor here.
The goal of speech therapy is to help your child communicate effectively with other people across all environments. This may take the form of using gestures, simple signs, verbal speech, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Some other common things speech therapists can help with:
Nonverbal skills, such as signs or gestures
Forming speech in a clearer way
Communicating thoughts and feelings clearly
Understanding and responding to questions
Discerning facial expressions and their corresponding emotions
Noticing and understanding body language
Feeding and swallowing
Stuttering
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.
High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.
ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.
Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.
“Early Intervention” might be the provider’s way of describing services that they provide to babies or young children. However, it might also indicate that the provider is a vendor for your state’s publicly funded program. This means the services with this provider might be covered by your state!
The first step in accessing these free services from your state is to get an evaluation. The evaluation will help the state determine what services your child qualifies for, if any. You can find your state’s local EI program by clicking here.
When you contact your local center, say “I have concerns about my child’s development and I would like to have my child evaluated to find out if they are eligible for early intervention services.” They will ask screening questions and arrange for an evaluation, which is provided for free.
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